The Thalia N and Chris M Carlos Foundation is a private, non-operating foundation based in Atlanta, Georgia. Established in 2012, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization with tax-exempt status. The foundation maintains two distinct entities with different EINs and asset bases, both operating under the Carlos family name with overlapping leadership and geographic focus.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$654K
-78.9% YoY
Grant Count
12
+20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-82.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports a diverse range of causes across multiple sectors:
Primary Focus Areas:
- Arts and culture, particularly performing arts, dance, ballet, music, and orchestral music
- Education, including elementary, secondary, and higher education
- Youth services and family services
- Animal welfare, specifically rescue efforts for dogs and cats from shelters in North Georgia and support for the Boston Terrier breed
- Historic preservation and historic buildings preservation
- Human services
The foundation demonstrates particular commitment to organizations serving children and families, as evidenced by its substantial support for youth-focused initiatives.
Grantmaking
Notable 2024 grants include:
Grant Range
documented at approximately $225,000 for specific programs
Average Grant
documented at approximately $225,000 for specific programs
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds initiatives across multiple U.S. states and cities, including:
States: Georgia, Virginia, New York, California, North Carolina, Alabama, Colorado, and Florida
Cities: Atlanta, Alpharetta, Courtland, Denver, Miami, Miami Gardens, Los Angeles, and New York
Primary geographic emphasis appears to be on Georgia and the Southeast, with additional national reach.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Thalia N and Chris M Carlos Foundation (EIN 45-4196053):
- Total Assets: $4,936,609 (2024)
- Total Revenues: $425,173 (2024)
- Total Expenses: $780,628 (2024)
- Total Assets: $5,292,064 (2023)
- Total Revenues: $1,246,341 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $3,209,719 (2023)
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation (EIN 58-1410420):
- Total Assets: $22,221,635
- Total Giving: $2,060,000
- Total Revenues: Approximately $1.2 million
- Total Expenses: Approximately $1.7 million
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thalia N and Chris M Carlos Foundation (EIN 45-4196053):
- Chris M Carlos — President, Treasurer, and Director
- Lisa F Harper — Secretary
- Both serve without compensation
Thalia & Michael C Carlos Foundation (EIN 58-1410420):
- Mary Balent Long — President
- F. Sheffield Hale — Secretary
- Kent Alexander — Trustee
- Chris M. Carlos — Trustee
- Robert Arogeti — Treasurer
- All serve without compensation
Chris M. Carlos has been recognized as a philanthropist of the year by the Atlanta Ballet, where he serves as a trustee.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS M CARLOS | PRESIDENT/TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LISA F HARPER | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated sustained philanthropic engagement, with Chris M. Carlos recognized for his leadership in philanthropy. The foundation's support extends to cultural institutions, including the Atlanta Ballet, and educational institutions such as Emory University. A significant gift of $3 million was made to support the Carlos Museum Education Center at Emory, which was named in honor of Thalia Carlos.
Atlanta Ballet | Atlanta Ballet Trustee Chris Carlos Named\u2026The foundation continues active grantmaking with recent awards focused on youth services, family support, senior services, and animal welfare initiatives, reflecting a commitment to community welfare across multiple sectors.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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